Jailbroken PS5s can now run Nintendo titles, physical PS2 discs, PS3 games, and…Windows 7 (?!)

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TL;DR A string of updates across homebrew projects has catapulted the PlayStation 5 into the ultimate gaming machine, as long as you are jailbroken.

PS5SX2’s latest update lets users play PS2 DVDs directly on the PS5, while proof-of-concept footage of RPS5S3 shows PS3 games running on the PS5.

PS5CEMU-HAR’s latest update unifies Wii U, 3DS, and DS emulation into a single interface, while updates to other Switch emulators improves performance in heavy games.

Developers also showcased booting and running Windows 7 on the PS5, because why not.

The PlayStation 5 homebrew scene is moving at breakneck speed, turning Sony’s flagship console into an unexpectedly versatile emulation powerhouse. Just days after we covered PS5SX2 bringing PlayStation 2 emulation and the ProsperoEden project taking on Nintendo Switch titles, developers have rolled out massive updates that fundamentally change what jailbroken PS5 consoles can do.

PS5SX2 v2.1.0 brings native-style PS2 disc playback

Leading the charge is PS5SX2’s v2.1.0 …